[AMPS] power absorbing R

[measures]

>
>Was wondering what values are generally used to absorb the extra RF driving
>power from a 100 watt rig when driving a PA tube that only needs say, 55
>watts? Ex:  A single 3-500Z being driven by a 100 watt exciter that does not
>have a "power out" control in SSB?
>
The easiest way is to add a cathode feedback resistance.  25-ohms will 
raise the drive requirement to roughly 100w per 3-500Z.  
 
later, Lane

-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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